Mini Sweet Potato & Peanut Puff Mash Cups
Holiday flavors don’t have to mean marshmallows, added sugar, or complicated recipes. These Mini Sweet Potato & Peanut Puff Mash Cups deliver all the creamy, cozy vibes of a sweet potato casserole - just made healthier, simpler, and perfectly portioned for little hands.
With only a handful of real ingredients and the added bonus of peanut protein from our Peanut Butter Nutty Puffs, this recipe is a win for toddlers, babies learning to self-feed, and busy parents looking for a fast, festive side.
Ingredients
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1 cup mashed sweet potato (cooked and cooled)
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1/4 tsp cinnamon
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 cup Peanut Butter Nutty Puffs, crushed and for toppers
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Optional: Dollop of plain Greek yogurt on top (for a “whipped cream” effect)
Instructions
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Mash sweet potato with cinnamon and vanilla until smooth.
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Stir in crushed Peanut Butter Nutty Puffs for added texture, protein, and flavor.
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Spoon mixture into mini silicone muffin cups to create toddler-friendly portions.
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Top with a swirl of Greek yogurt to mimic whipped cream (and boost protein!).
Serve slightly warm or chilled - both are delicious.
Why We Love It
✓ Naturally sweet - no added sugar
Sweet potatoes provide natural sweetness, so this casserole dupe stays wholesome.
✓ Peanut protein, made easy
Crushed Peanut Butter Nutty Puffs blend seamlessly into the mash, adding flavor + gentle peanut exposure for little ones.
✓ Perfect texture for toddlers & babies
Smooth, creamy, mashable, and easy to pick up in mini portions.
✓ Holiday flavor without the fuss
Cinnamon + vanilla give it that cozy Thanksgiving warmth - minus marshmallows and heavy syrups.
✓ A nutrient-dense side
Sweet potatoes = Vitamin A, fiber, and antioxidants
Greek yogurt = protein + probiotics
Peanut puffs = healthy fats + plant-based protein
Whether you’re introducing little ones to holiday flavors for the first time or looking for a simpler, healthier take on a seasonal favorite, these Mash Cups deliver big on taste and nutrition.
Plus - they’re cute, quick, and guaranteed to impress even the tiniest Thanksgiving guests.
